A view of my bench in bloom

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

Thank you all, my friends, for the nice comments!!



Yes, there's a lot of Laelia purpurata in the photo.
Far left (of the bench) is a Laelia purpurata var. striata of large flowers and big lip!

thanks for sharing!! im interested in trying a purpurata, are they difficult?

[jim blanford]

WOW!! Mauro you did it again, another great display, it's always good to see your pictures. Thanks....Jim.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by help

thanks for sharing!! im interested in trying a purpurata, are they difficult?

No, they are not difficult. You can grow it under the same standard Cattleya condition. I would only say that purpuratas will do better if they get two or three months of cooler temps during the winter (temps between 8ºC and 18ºC)

[Eyebabe]

Mauro,
I just love your work!
...and your subjects are well groomed and gorgeous

[Ethan]

Spectacular!!!!

[BikerDoc5968]

All are just beautiful. You know I notice something that seems out of place, Mauro. Your dragon...I don't see him in your picture. I trust he is doing well and enjoying the pleasant spring weather.

[etex]

WOW!!! Beautiful show!! Great growing!

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

No, they are not difficult. You can grow it under the same standard Cattleya condition. I would only say that purpuratas will do better if they get two or three months of cooler temps during the winter (temps between 8ºC and 18ºC)

alright, thanks. im going to try to get one next time its warm enough to ship. I can probably do that. is 18c about 60F?

[kiki-do]

Outstanding, Mauro! At first, I thought I was looking at an Orchid Show! Well, it sort of is...a one-man orchid show! Absolutely beautiful!

[BikerDoc5968]

Originally Posted by help

alright, thanks. im going to try to get one next time its warm enough to ship. I can probably do that. is 18c about 60F?

Close... 18C = 64.4F